We love wine. You love wine. If you don’t, we’re kind of surprised you’re here. But welcome! While we believe that almost everything is a wine suitable occasion, we see no issue with wanting to spice things up every now and again. Try our white wine cocktails as a refreshing twist on your summer go to drink.
Sauvignon Blanc has been on a real journey, hasn’t it? Falling in and out of vogue almost as much as Madonna herself. We know you know that Sauvignon Blanc is back in a big way (as is Madonna, apparently) but if you haven’t yet convinced your friends, we guarantee these recipes will. Fantasize about those Havana nights with a fresh twist on a mojito. For all those that love a light zesty cocktail but don’t need to indulge in spirits to do so.
1 bottle of The Vegan Wine Project Sauvignon Blanc
3 limes
500ml of lemonade
1 cup of mint
Sugar to taste (optional)
Combine the wine, two juiced limes, lemonade, half the mint and sugar in a large jug. Pour into a glass and garnish with a few pieces of fresh lime and the remaining mint leaves.
Delicious, isn’t it? Serves 8-10
Pinot Grigio is certainly at the top of lots of wine drinker’s lists right now. Especially as we head to warmer months. The subtle, refined flavour profiles lend so well to mixing things up. And what better way to mix things up than sangria? As to not take away from the wine magic, this still cocktail has just a few easy additions. Why overcomplicate things?
1 bottle of The Vegan Wine Project Pinot Grigio
1 sliced lemon
1 sliced lime
½ cup of mint leaves
6 tablespoons of sugar
6 tablespoons of water
Combine sugar and water in a small bowl and microwave for approximately 30 seconds or until the sugar has dissolved. Add one tablespoon to each glass with mint, lemon and limes and stir. Pour in the wine and serve! Serves 4.
Now it is no secret that Sauvignon Blanc is a favourite amongst most white wine drinkers. Take it to the next level with this simple, delicious citrusy cocktail.
250ml of The Vegan Wine Project Sauvignon Blanc
3 tablespoons of lavender-lemon syrup
2 tablespoons of grapefruit juice
Lavender sprig and a lemon twist for garnishing
Combine the wine, lavender-lemon syrup and grapefruit juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake, then strain into a stemless glass and garnish with lavender and a lemon twist. Serves 2.
Our Pinot Grigio has characteristics of apple skin and poached pear, so we added some lemon, lime and raspberries to create possibly the most ‘easy to drink’ cocktail you ever try. Enjoy our berry sangria for a picnic lunch, or a Friday afternoon knock off drink!
1 bottle of The Vegan Wine Project Pinot Grigio
375ml of lemon-lime soda
375ml of lemonade
2 sliced lemons
2 cups of raspberries
⅓ cup of sugar
In a large jug, combine the wine, lemon-lime soda, lemonade, sugar and sliced lemons, and refrigerate for at least one hour. Pour into your glass and top with raspberries! Serves 8.
So there you have it, folks. All of our favourite ways to take your spring and summer wine drinking to the next level. Your wine will go further, you’ll impress your guests and you’ll get to mix things up. Go forth and create! And of course, tag us in your experiments. We can’t wait to see them.
